Notice of Determination

February 2, 2022 – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Industry Canada) has determined that the proposed New Fibre installation is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
• Indigenous knowledge;
• community knowledge;
• comments received from the public; and
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Industry Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Industry Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.